by rabble.ca
Hosted by Breanne Doyle, rabble radio is the flagship podcast of rabble.ca. rabble breaks down the news of the day from a progressive lens. It's a good place to catch up and catch on to what's happening in Canadian politics, activism, environmentalism, and so much more. We catch you up on the news of the week and take you further into the stories that matter to you.
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April 18, 2025
<p dir="ltr">On April 28, 2025, Canadians will head to the polls and elect members of the House of Commons to the 45th Canadian Parliament – and with it, a Prime Minister. </p> <p dir="ltr">Canadians have a lot to weigh in this election—from the cost of living crisis and rising inequality, to the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, and a range of other pressing issues.</p> <p dir="ltr">So, this month on our Off the Hill panel, we discussed Election 2025: What’s next for Canada? Joining us this month were former NDP Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth Craig Scott; poet and activist El Jones; community organizer and political commentator Jennifer Arp; and rabble’s senior parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Libby Davies. </p> <h2 dir="ltr">About our guests </h2> <p dir="ltr">Craig Scott is a professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and a former Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth from 2012-2015. While an MP, he served as the Official Opposition Critic for Democratic and Parliamentary Reform, during most of which period the government minister for this portfolio was Pierre Poilievre. </p> <p dir="ltr">El Jones is a poet, author, journalist, professor and activist living in Halifax. She is the author of Abolitionist Intimacies (2022) and Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (2014).</p> <p dir="ltr">Jennifer Arp is a community leader and non-profit professional. Previous roles include interim national president and CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada and senior vice-president of the community at MS Canada. She had the privilege of representing her community on the Toronto District School Board as trustee and vice-chair from 2014-2018 where she led numerous initiatives including the Enhancing Equity Task Force. Other experience includes working at both the federal and provincial level for multiple cabinet ministers. She recently completed her Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Communications at Royal Roads University.</p> <p dir="ltr">Karl Nerenberg is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker, working in both English and French languages. He is rabble’s senior parliamentary reporter.</p> <p>If you like <a href= "https://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/rabble-radio/">the show</a> please consider subscribing on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM">Spotify</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01"> YouTube</a> or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.</p>
April 11, 2025
<p dir="ltr">*Audio of pro-Palestine demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery on March 18, 2025*</p> <p dir="ltr">The Freedom of peaceful assembly – or, in other words, to protest – and the freedom of association are among the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. </p> <p dir="ltr">Protest has been a vital aspect of Canada’s democracy and social fabric since the country's formation, playing a key role in advancing Indigenous rights, environmental causes, 2SLGBTQ+ and feminist issues, and labour rights. </p> <p dir="ltr">This past week alone, people in various cities across the country came together to protest against the threats to Canadian sovereignty made by US President Donald Trump. </p> <p dir="ltr">And sure, we might not all agree with every protest which happens in our cities and communities (the Freedom Convoy of 2022 comes to mind). But as stated in our Charter, as long as the protests do not include hate speech, become violent, incite violence, or pose a danger to public safety, we have decided – as a country – that the right to protest is more important than agreeing with every protest that is organized. </p> <p dir="ltr">It is crucial that we are able to express our opinions, criticize our governments and institutions, and participate in public discourse. </p> <p dir="ltr">Which is why the City of Toronto’s recent survey and proposed bylaw about demonstrations near vulnerable institutions is sounding some alarm bells. </p> <p dir="ltr">This week on rabble radio, Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Ashleigh-Rae Thomas sits down with Samira Mohyeddin to talk about what this bylaw is and why it is being considered, why the right to protest is so important, and the “Palestine exception.” </p> <h2 dir="ltr">About our guest </h2> <p dir="ltr">Samira Mohyeddin is an award winning journalist and producer. For nearly ten years she was a producer and host at CBC Radio and CBC Podcasts. She resigned in November of 2023 and founded On The Line Media. Samira has a Master of Arts in Modern Middle Eastern History and Gender from the University of Toronto and Genocide Studies from the Zoryan Institute. She is currently working on a documentary about the People's Circle for Palestine student encampment at the University of Toronto.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you like <a href= "https://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/rabble-radio/">the show</a> please consider subscribing on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM">Spotify</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01"> YouTube</a> or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.</p> <p dir="ltr">*Audio courtesy of Jase Tanner. </p>
April 4, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Working Canadians are facing a multitude of issues in 2025. </p> <p dir="ltr">Between 2023 to 2024, in Ontario alone, one million people used <a href= "https://rabble.ca/economy/ontario-food-banks-sound-the-alarm-on-overwhelming-demand/"> food bank services</a> – a 25 per cent increase from the year before. Canada's housing market is among the most unaffordable in the world. And of course – the latest crisis on everyone’s mind – the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. </p> <p dir="ltr">With a federal election at the end of the month, there’s a lot to consider for working Canadians. </p> <p dir="ltr">This week on rabble radio, labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Deena Ladd, one of the founders and executive director of the Toronto Workers' Action Centre. The two discuss the issues facing working Canadians today, how workers without union support are often more vulnerable to these issues, and how the Workers' Action Centre advocates for <a href= "https://workersactioncentre.org/about/">fair work for all</a>. </p> <h2 dir="ltr">About our guest </h2> <p dir="ltr">Deena Ladd is one of the founders of the Toronto Workers' Action Centre and currently serves as its executive director. Ladd has 30 years of organizing experience. She helped build grassroots campaigns like the Fight for $15 and Fairness campaign. Beyond the Workers’ Action Centre, Ladd has also fought for migrant justice through her involvement with the Migrants' Rights Network and the Migrant Workers' Action Centre.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Workers’ Action Centre (WAC) is a worker-based organization. They are committed to improving the lives and working conditions of people in low-wage and unstable employment. They believe that the leaders in the fight for decent work should be the workers directly affected by poor working conditions. Workers have firsthand experience of problems at work, and have the best insight into what will bring fairness and dignity to Ontario’s workplaces.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you like <a href= "https://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/rabble-radio/">the show</a> please consider subscribing on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rabble-radio/id1456305702">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7KO9VdwpOSxf2OohFXiiXM">Spotify</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7cKxJr68RM8alGpkElPr0XB1eSiFO01"> YouTube</a> or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.</p>
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